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News from Renault: Premier distribution specialists, Archer’s Transport, whose company maxim is ‘Strength through Diversity’, has taken delivery of the first two Renault Range T460.26 6×2 tractor units to join its immaculately presented fleet. Supplied by Renault Trucks dealer, Allports…

News from Volvo: Robinsons Holidays of Great Harwood, Blackburn, has continued its long association with Volvo Bus following the delivery of two new Volvo B11R coaches with Jonckheere bodywork. “We’ve heard some excellent reports on the performance of the B11R chassis…

News from Iveco: Brian Yeardley Continental has added a top-spec Iveco Stralis Hi-Way to its fleet, fine-tuned for long-distance operations into mainland Europe. The 500hp 4×2 low ride height tractor unit is being evaluated against other marques ahead of the…

News from TruckPol: After two years out in the wilderness, TruckPol is set to re-open its doors after securing sponsorship and support from the National Business Crime Solution (NBCS). The joint police and haulage industry partnership dedicated to fighting freight…

In an impressive demonstration of the focus placed on helping operators maintain ‘O’ licence compliance, the Volvo Trucks’ UK Dealer Network achieved a record 97.4% MOT first time pass rate in January 2014. The record figure of 97.4% exceeds by…

Vans drove a 17.5% increase in commercial vehicle registrations in February, according to new figures released by the Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders today, although truck numbers are still down as predicted. Light commercial vehicle numbers soared by 28.2%…

News from the Freight Transport Association: The Freight Transport Association has backed the call by Newport East MP Jessica Morden for ‘openness’ from the Treasury about what it intends to do with the Severn tolls when the bridges revert to…

News from Mercedes-Benz: A triumphant mpg performance from an Actros demonstration unit was instrumental in helping Belfast Dealer Mercedes-Benz Truck & Van to land a prestigious order from Armagh-based Carna Transport. The high-profile operator, which celebrated its 40th anniversary in business…

News from Unipart Logistics: Unipart Logistics and RF Code have announced a strategic alliance to deliver the most advanced Active RFID-enabled solutions to the global supply chain marketplace. Richard Hankinson, Automotive Director at Unipart Logistics, said, “We are delighted to…

Transport engineering and the automotive component supply chain have the benefit of new funding and support for growth. Funding worth £45.5 million for UK suppliers has been secured through the Advanced Manufacturing Supply Chain Initiative thanks to a bid from…